Rule 3901-1-01 | Public notice by publication.
(A) Purpose
The purpose of this rule is to outline notice by publication under Chapter 1731., 1739., 1751., 1761., or Title XXXIX of the Revised Code, or when otherwise determined by the superintendent of insurance.
(B) Authority
This rule is promulgated pursuant to the authority vested in the superintendent under section 3901.041 of the Revised Code.
(C) Other public notice by superintendent of insurance
Whenever Chapter 1731., 1739., 1751., 1761., or Title XXXIX of the Revised Code directs public notice to be given by the superintendent of insurance, or the superintendent otherwise determines to provide public notice, and the method and content of notice is not otherwise set forth in rule or statute, notice may be given by publication to the departments web site in paragraph (D) of this rule.
(D) Public notice by insurance industry
(1) Except in cases where the method and content of notice is otherwise specified in statute or rule, an insurance company or any connected individual or firm subject to the regulation and jurisdiction of the department of insurance, may provide notice in accord with paragraph (C) of this rule when directed to provide notice by any section of the Revised Code.
(2) Such public notice includes:
(a) A synopsis or general statement of the subject matter involved.
(b) An indication of the company's position, or action to be taken, regarding the subject of notice.
(c) The date, time, and place of hearing, if any, or the effective date of action taken, or to be taken.
(E) Discretion to vary publication
Whenever the superintendent of insurance determines that the subject matter of public notice is of an unusual nature and appropriate for more widespread publication, the superintendent may direct that such notice be also made by publication to the departments web site. In any case, the superintendent of insurance may direct that publication be made more than once, as frequently as may be appropriate. In addition to the public notice provided by this rule, the superintendent of insurance may give, or order, such other means of notice as the superintendent deems necessary or appropriate.
(F) Severability
If any portion of this rule or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the rule or related rules which can be given effect without the invalid portion or application, and to this end the provisions of this rule are severable.
Last updated February 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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